- United are expected to overhaul their squad over the next two windows
- Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho could both leave Old Trafford
- CHRIS SUTTON: Everton players must keep their heads – It’s All Kicking Off
Erik ten Hag is determined to overhaul his defence and has identified two possible replacements for Raphael Varane, according to reports.
The Frenchman has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and it seems increasingly inevitable he will leave Manchester United in the summer. With Jonny Evans six weeks short of his 36th birthday, it is no surprise that Ten Hag is looking to bolster his defensive options.
Varane could be one of several players departing United over the next two transfer windows, with Ten Hag planning to cull over 10 players between January and the summer.
Jadon Sancho, unsurprisingly, is expected to be among them after being frozen out since September following a well-publicised fall-out with the Dutchman.
Elsewhere, Roberto De Zerbi could be swapping Brighton for Madrid and Chelsea are keeping tabs on Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Below, Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Thursday.
Erik ten Hag has made Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo a priority signing for next summer
Erik ten Hag has made Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo a priority signing for next summer as he looks to revamp Manchester United‘s defence. Arsenal and Chelsea are also interested in the defender, who has been a standout performer for the Ligue 1 club owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. (The Sun)
United are also interested in Sporting Lisbon centre-back Goncalo Ignacio, who has been watched by Liverpool scouts this season. (The Sun).
Chelsea have joined the list of clubs tracking Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who scored 14 goals in 43 games last season as Napoli won the first Serie A title in 33 years. Manchester City, Newcastle, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all interested in the Georgia international, whose contract runs until 2027. (ESPN)
Real Madrid have contacted Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi as they look for a replacement for Carlo Ancelotti, who will leave the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season. (Sport – in…